n. 1 an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, often forming pus. 2 a a moral blemish. b a corroding or corrupting influence etc. ulcered adj. ulcerous adj.
[ ME f. L ulcus -eris, rel. to Gk helkos ]
n. 1 an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, often forming pus. 2 a a moral blemish. b a corroding or corrupting influence etc. ulcered adj. ulcerous adj.
[ ME f. L ulcus -eris, rel. to Gk helkos ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012